The Board of Trustees is the governing body of The Northwest School. The Board is composed of at least 12 and up to 24 members. In addition, a few positions on the board are ex-officio (nonvoting): two parent association co-chairs, and the Head of School.
The Board’s overall mission is to preserve the school for future generations. To attain that mission, it has four primary responsibilities:
- To develop a mission, strategic plan and policy goals; to evaluate adherence to them; and to establish policies consistent with them.
- To hire, support and annually evaluate an excellent Head of School.
- To maintain the financial stability and the financial future of the school.
- To show commitment and leadership in fundraising.